Construction Steel Division Manager

Summary:

Carbon Builders is a General Trades and Steel building provider, founded in 2022 and located in Grand Rapids, MI. Carbon Builders is a trade partner setting high standards related to safety, quality, and value.

Key Responsibilities:

· Business & Project Ownership

· Own division P&L: pricing, budgeting, cost tracking, and profitability for all steel scopes.

· Estimate and bid steel packages, including take-offs, subcontractor/supplier pricing, and proposal development.

· Serve as primary client and GC point of contact for steel scope, from proposal through project close-out.

· Develop and manage project schedules for fabrication, delivery, and erection sequencing.

· Negotiate and manage purchase orders and subcontracts with steel fabricators, detailers, and suppliers.

· Field & Team Leadership

· Directly supervise the Steel Foreman; provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development.

· Ensure adequate crew staffing and coordinate ironworker assignments across active projects with the Foreman.

· Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance.

· Resolve field issues, RFIs, and coordination conflicts with other trades in a timely manner.

· Safety & Quality

· Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce CarbonSix safety standards and OSHA compliance on all steel work.

· Review and approve rigging plans, crane picks, and erection procedures for structural adequacy and safety.

· Ensure work meets contract drawings, specifications, and AISC/AWS quality standards.

· Administration

· Track division KPIs (safety, schedule, cost, quality) and report performance to executive leadership.

· Maintain submittal logs, shop drawing review, and material tracking for steel packages.

· Support hiring, onboarding, and training for steel division personnel.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in structural/miscellaneous steel construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong working knowledge of steel erection means and methods, rigging, and AISC Code of Standard Practice.
• Experience estimating and managing steel scopes on commercial or industrial projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA steel erection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart R).
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites in Michigan and Florida as needed.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Experience managing both fabrication coordination and field erection.
• Prior experience building or scaling a division or business unit within a general contractor.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) with matching, and paid time off. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for construction, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to be a key member of our team. Carbon Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer, disability and ve

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person